Deep Creek Lake’s Junior Rangers
Discovery Center l Deep Creek Lake State Park 898 State Park Rd, Swanton, MD, United StatesJoin in on the Junior Ranger fun this summer!
Join in on the Junior Ranger fun this summer!
Every Thursday of the month. Bring your own needlework projects to work on with fellow crafters! Disclaimers: Programs, events, and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not to be taken.
Please join Grantsville Library to play Mah-Jongg at the Ruth Enlow Library in Grantsville, MD on Thursdays from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Meet new friends and exercise your brain! If you don't know how to play, we'll teach you! For more information, please ask staff at the desk. Disclaimers: Programs, events, and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not to be taken.
Registration is now open for our 1st Annual Hot Dog Eating contest on the 4th of July! This is going to be FUN, so mark your calendars. The contest begins promptly at 2:00 PM on 7/4, rain or shine!
Join Ranger Hannah at the Nature Center to make your own walking stick, while supplies last. This is a "come-and-go" activity, so feel free to drop by at any point during the program timeframe. Photo credit: Jen Whitmore
Mountain State Brewing DCL plays TEAM TRIVIA every Thursday at 6:30 PM! Come test your knowledge over some cold brews & good friends.
Wisp Resort will host its annual Stage Wisp Concert Series during Summer 2024. The free 9-week concert series will showcase a wide variety of musical entertainment every Wednesday from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM in July and August plus the 4th of July. Beginning at 5:00 PM, the Farm and Art Market will welcome guests to shop and mingle with local vendors and artisans who offer an array of fresh produce, gifts, and unique goods. Guests are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs, blankets, and dancing shoes. Food and drink, including seasonal brews and barbeque, will be available for sale. Should inclement weather come across the mountain, the event will be held in the McHenry Lodge. July 3, 2024- The Terah Crawford Band kicks off the summer combining their love for mountain music with classic rock, outlaw country, and just a touch of folk. If you are coming to Garrett County to experience some Appalachian Folk Rock...this is your band! July 4, 2024- Rick K. Road Trip promises to bring a nonstop party in celebration of the 4th of July. Adding an extra layer of excitement, Rick K. Road Trip will be followed by The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce […]
The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce presents the annual Fire on the Mountain July 4th Fireworks Display at Wisp Resort overlooking Deep Creek Lake, Maryland on July 4, 2024. The display is set to begin around 9:30 PM and is set off from the tubing hill at the Mountain Park at Wisp Resort. Free. Prime viewing locations for the annual display include: Scenic overlook along Rt. 219 Wisp Resort Lawn at Garrett College Boat on Deep Creek Lake, particularly McHenry Cove Local Businesses in McHenry Rain date: July 5th. If there is inclement weather on July 4th, please check this page or tune our local radio stations 104.5 WKHJ, 92.3 WKTQ, 95.9 WKTZ, 1050 WMSG radio for live updates on the status of the fireworks. Wisp Resort will be hosting a free Stage Wisp concert by Rick K Road Trip before the fireworks display from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm on Tuesday, July 4th under the saddle tent on the front lawn. Don't forget your blanket and lawn chairs! Hot eats and cool drinks will be available for purchase. Premier Sponsor: Wisp Resort Supporting Sponsor: Brookfield Renewable Supporting Sponsor: Property Owners' Association of Deep Creek Lake, Inc. Supporting Sponsor: Taylor-Made […]
Attend the Ride to Decide event from July 5th-7th by appointment only! Call Tyler, Scott, or Seth at 301-387-5536.
Join the naturalists at the Discovery Center to learn how to partake in one of the best pastimes Deep Creek has to offer– fishing! Kids between 7-15 will learn skills that will help on their own fishing adventures. Registration is required. Registration can be done at the Discovery Center desk with a $5 payment. Guardians must remain present during fishing.
Known in the Baltimore/Washington area for over 30 years as the hottest dance band with killer horns and vocals, The Shades feature music from the classic Motown hits of the 60's through the hot horn sound of 70's and 80's R&B and Rock and Roll.
The Deep Creek Farmers Market is back for another summer of local fun, food, crafts, and music in 2024! The market will feature local produce, meats, eggs, honey, baked goods, flowers, prepared food, artisan crafts & more.
Join Ranger Noah on this easy 1.5-mile walk, and dive into the world of salamanders. We will flip rocks and logs, and gain some hands-on experience with real salamanders, while discussing their importance in the ecosystem. Photo credit: Sarah Milbourne
Join Faith Church every Friday at 6:30 PM for anyone with hurt, hang-ups, and habits.
Visit the Naturalists outside the Ranger Station/Camper Check-in. They will inform you about the critters you may spot during your stay and how best to avoid late-night visits!
Kraft wasn’t cheesy enough for this group! Velveeta ignites the best of the cheesiest songs from the 80s and 90s, covering tunes that imprinted in our subconscious and gained awareness by being only the coolest thing, EVER.
Join Ranger Noah for this twilight program and shed some light on the moths and other nocturnal insects that live in the park. Photo credit: Mike Fulmer.
Attend the Ride to Decide event from July 5th-7th by appointment only! Call Tyler, Scott, or Seth at 301-387-5536.
67th Annual FIREWORKS Display LIVE MUSIC ALL DAY | PARADE | 5k/2k | FOOD & CRAFT VENDORS | CAKE WALK | KIDS BOUNCE HOUSES | BICYCLE DECORATING CONTEST Saturday, July 6, 2024 - Thomas, West Virginia 8:00 AM - 5k/2k sponsored by Young Life 10:00 AM - Vendors & Kid’s Inflatables on the Railroad Grade 10:30 AM - Kid’s Bicycle Decorating Contest sponsored by Ranger Jane’s* 11:00 AM - Music by Nat Frederick* 12:00 NN - Parade by the Thomas Volunteer Fire Department 1:00 PM - Cake Walk sponsored by the Mountaineer Humane Society* 2:30 PM - Music by Rebecca Wudarski* 4:30 PM - Music by Jason Good Blues Band* 6:00 PM - Waylon Wyatt* 7:30 PM - Cole Chaney* Dark - 67th Annual Fireworks Display by the Thomas Volunteer Fire Department *Located near 172 East Avenue in the parking lot on the front street in Thomas
Join at the store for some fresh Dutch oven food while you learn about the history of Dutch oven cooking!
Tag along with the naturalists in the Discovery Room for various crafts ranging from owl origami to nature-themed coloring sheets!
The Victorian Chautauqua is a weekend-long festival celebrating the History of Mountain Lake Park with live historical portrayals, music, lectures, and Vaudeville In The Street. Trolley tours of the Historic District run throughout the weekend, and the Kid-Tauqua tent keeps the little ones busy all day. Three large tents house the performances, all immersed in the Victorian charm of this rural resort community established in 1881. Volunteers wear period costumes, and many attendees do, too. Shop the Artisan Row for a unique hand-made treasure, or sit for a hand-cut silhouette or an authentic tintype photo. On Saturday, stroll through the Model T and Vintage Car Showcase. Ask for a ride! Some drivers will be available. On Sunday, take a romantic horse-drawn carriage ride through the Park. Enter the Beard & Mustache Contest or the Women's Hat Competition to win the 2024 Grand Champion trophy. Lots of fun awaits at the Victorian Chautauqua. Admission and parking are free. Find a full schedule of events online: https://www.victorianchautauqua.com/
A fun way for kids and families to learn about the unique critters that are part of the creek and riparian ecosystems! Be prepared to get wet!
Join Deep Creek Pottery for a fun coil pot class on Saturdays this summer! This is a great class for all ages. you create your one-of-a-kind coil pot and choose your glaze before you leave! Ready in less than 2 weeks! Call, message here, or email deepcreekpottery@gmail.com to register! $30.00
Kraft wasn’t cheesy enough for this group! Velveeta ignites the best of the cheesiest songs from the 80s and 90s, covering tunes that imprinted in our subconscious and gained awareness by being only the coolest thing, EVER.
Join a naturalist for a stroll through the park and discover the hidden treasures of the native reptiles and amphibians of the region. Great for all ages! Meet on the Discovery Center deck. (0.5 miles)
Stop by the black bear display at the Nature Center with all your bear country questions. Ranger Noah and Ranger Hannah will provide you with some helpful tips to avoid bear encounters while visiting the park, as well as provide you with an opportunity to see and feel a real bear fur and skull.
Not sure how to turn your prized catch into a tasty meal? During this hands-on program, Ranger Noah and Ranger Hannah will demonstrate the steps of cleaning fish and provide some tips for how to cook them over a campfire. This program will take place inside the Lake House if it rains.